安全词

安全詞

ānquáncí

noun

Measure Word

一个安全词 gè

Meanings

1 safe word (a prearranged signal to immediately stop an activity)

Characters

complete, whole

Examples

HSK 5

一旦说出安全词，活动必须立即停止。

Yīdàn shuō chū ānquáncí, huódòng bìxū lìjí tíngzhǐ.

Once the safe word is said, the activity must stop immediately.

HSK 6

我们事先约定了一个安全词。

Wǒmen shìxiān yuēdìng le yīgè ānquáncí.

We agreed on a safe word in advance.

Tips

usage

Originated as BDSM-community vocabulary but has broadened: people now jokingly use it for any prearranged 'tap-out' signal - between coworkers in stressful meetings, friends on awkward dates, etc. Direct calque of English 'safe word.'

Stroke Order

安 ān

全 quán

词 cí